Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga has criticised Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for failing to ensure that players returned from the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in time to prepare together for the England tour.
Ranatunga questioned why several players joined the national team late despite the team travelling to England approximately 10 days early for preparations. He argued that national commitments should take priority when scheduling franchise cricket participation.
When Sri Lanka departed for England, only one group of players travelled from Sri Lanka, while others joined separately, some after the first practice game. A significant number of coaching staff members, including head coach Gary Kirsten, were also not part of the group that departed from Sri Lanka.
Ranatunga also blamed administrative failures for Sri Lanka’s declining performances, urging the public not to hold the players solely responsible.
He further alleged that previous cricket administrations had influenced sections of the media through overseas tours and financial payments.
The 1996 World Cup-winning captain maintained that Sri Lanka still possessed talented cricketers but needed better administration, leadership and preparation. (Newswire)
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